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His mum said she was not convinced at first – "the distance is considerable and he's still growing" – but after consulting with a doctor and physio she said "it's something he is capable of doing, and something he really wants to do".

And for Bailey the 100km is just the start – his initial idea was to ride 100 miles, which he still intends to do the year after.

He still has a lot of training ahead, with the 100km ride scheduled for July 6.

Bailey's Revolution Against Cancer logo (Image: Hannah Searle)

Asked how the training is going he said "cold".

He is raising money for, Children with Cancer UK, and Cancer Research UK, and The Royal Marsden, the hospital that treated his cousin, and will feature in his 100km and 100 mile route.